Briggs & Stratton 90000/10000 User's Manual
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1. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death e Start and run engine outdoors e Do not start or run engine in enclosed area even if doors or windows are open Running engines produce heat Engine parts especially muffler become extremely hot Severe thermal burns can occur on contact ai Combustible debris such as leaves grass brush etc can catch fire e Allow muffler engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching e Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area e Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land The state of California requires this Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land TECHNICAL INFORMATION POWER RATINGS The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society of Auto motive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power amp Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Given both the wide array of products on which our engines are placed and the variety of en vironmental issues applicable to operating the equipment it may be that the engine you have purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment actual on site power This difference is due to a variety of factors including2. Operating amp Maintenance Instructions BRIGGS amp STRATTON Model Series Covered in This Manual 90000 100000 Note General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found on your engine To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the future write your engine Model Type Code and date of purchase here Briggs amp Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3 wheel All Terrain Vehicles ATVs motor Month Day Year TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Engine Information Oil bikes aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage serious injury including tarting Information starting ama paralysis or even death Starting and Stopping Maintenance Need assistance Go to www briggsandstratton com Adjustments for detailed information regarding Parts and Service amp Storage Briggs amp Stratton engines Warranty Information Or call 1 800 233 3723 U S A and Canada to hear a menu of pre recorded messages offering engine maintenance information PRINTED IN U S A Copyright 2003 by Briggs amp Stratton Corporation FORM NO 275508 5 03 BRIGGS amp STRATTON The Power That Works For You Thank you for selecting a Briggs amp Stratton engine to power your equipment Briggs amp Stratton is committed to producing a line of engin
3. TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE ROUTING CASING CLAMP SCREW On some models the governor lever is bent into position and is not adjustable Ce 1 Loosen casing clamp screw 2 Move governor control lever wire and casing as far as possible in direction shown ATEBNATE 3 Move remote throttle control to FAST Bene CALE 4 Tighten casing clamp screw 5 Move throttle to STOP if equipped CASING CLAMP SCREW TO ADJUST STOP SWITCH 1 Governor control lever should make good contact with stop switch Readjust if necessary 2 Check operation of throttle 14 PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON PARTS PART PART NO Oil Foam air cleaner element 698369 Oil Foam air cleaner element used with cup 272235 5047 Oil 100005 Gas additive 5041 Resistor spark plug 802592 Standard spark plug 492167 Long life platinum spark plug 5062 used on most L head engines Spark plug wrench 89838 Spark tester 19368 Oil pump kit 5056 uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs amp Stratton engines Only dealers advertising as Authorized Briggs amp Stratton are required to meet Briggs amp Stratton standards When you purchase equipme
4. but not limited to the following differences in altitude tempera BRIGGS amp STRATTON BRIGGS amp STRATTON Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in en tanglement traumatic amputation or lac eration BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS e Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug e Disconnect battery at negative terminal only engines with electric start WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK e Use approved spark plug tester e Do not check for spark with spark plug removed ENGINE INFORMATION ture barometric pressure humidity fuel engine lubrication maxi mum governed engine speed individual engine to engine variabil ity design of the particular piece of power equipment the manner in which the engine is operated engine run in to reduce friction and clean out of combustion chambers adjustments to the valves and carburetor and other factors The power ratings may also be adjusted based on comparisons to other similar engines utilized in similar applications and will therefore not necessarily match the values derived using the foregoing codes ENGINE INFORMATION Carburetor Air cleaner Rope handle Finger guard Oil fill Dipstick Engine Model Type Code XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX Muffler Muffler guard if equipped Spark arrester if equipped O O1 B ND J GENERAL INFORMATIO
5. oil for expected starting tempera ture See Oil Remove external equipment engine loads See equip ment operating instructions Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass Periodically remove grass buildup under mower deck See Maintenance After engine has started let it warm up several seconds to several minutes depending on out side temperature For maximum per formance and life operate engine with throttle in FAST STARTING A NEW ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON If you are starting your engine for the FIRST time read the information outlined under Starting A New Engine CAUTION This engine is shipped from Briggs amp Stratton without oil Check oil level before starting engine If you start the engine without oil the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty CAUTION If engine is tipped to transport equipment remove grass drain oil etc keep spark plug side of engine up Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause e Smoking e Hard starting e Spark plug fouling e Oil saturation of air filter KEEP SPARK PLUG UP AN re c ae LOS Add oil and fuel as instructed in this manual prior to attempting to start engine See Oil and Fuel 1 Move throttle to FAST Primer if equipped bulb 2 Firmly push primer bulb 5 times Continue at step
6. 4 under TO START ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND MANUAL STARTER TO START ENGINE When starting engine thereafter push primer bulb firmly 3 times as illustrated below and pull starter rope as instructed below heck oil level 8 5 Grasp rope handle Pull slowly until resistance is erence yon felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid Move throttle kickback if equipped to FAST Firmly push primer e When starting engine bulb 3 times P pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly 4 Close safety brake handle on lawn mowers and any other equipment with this feature 6 Let engine warm up Operate engine with throttle in FAST TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE Backfire fire or engine damage could occur 1 Move throttle if equipped 2 Release safety brake con to SLOW then trol handle 10 MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine See any Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Dealer for service Use only genuine Briggs amp Stratton parts Other parts may not perform as well may damage the engine and may result in injury In addition use of other parts may void your warranty Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below Task Perform task at ho
7. 4 225 NY 8 5 OH 5 TN 6 TX 6 25 WA 6 5 WI 5 1 50 MasterCard lt 2 00 CREDIT CARD NUMBER To purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts for your engine fill in SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS both sides of this order form carefully We cannot fill your order without the correct Engine Model Type Code Allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery Briggs amp Stratton Corporationin the amount of __ U S Dollars please Check or money order enclosed payable to Please charge my Add State Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling Total Payment Method Parts List SERVICE amp STORAGE STORAGE 2 While engine is still warm change oil Engines stored over 30 days need special attention 3 Remove spark plug and pour about 1 2 oz 15 ml of ie engine oil into cylinder Replace spark plug and crank 1 To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on slowly to distribute oil essential carburetor parts a if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline gasoline blended with an alcohol or an 5 ether run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or b if fuel tank contains gasoline either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or add a gasoline additive to the gas in the tank See parts list Single use pouches of gas additive are available from your service dealer If you use a gas additive run the engin
8. amp Stratton Gasoline ating symptoms occur use gasoline with a lower Additive available from your Authorized Briggs amp percentage of alcohol or ether Stratton Dealer e This engine is certified to operate on gasoline Exhaust Emission Control System EM Engine Modifications ADDING FUEL Aware Fuel Fill e Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap e Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area A e Keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources elf fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine Neck 1 Remove cap Fill tank to approximately 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill Briggs amp Stratton Smart fill fuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off reduc ing spills and emissions 2 Replace cap before starting e Do not use pressurized starting fluids e Vapors are flammable e Make sure spark plug muffler fuel cap and air cleaner are in place e Do not crank engine with spark plug removed elf fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine elf engine floods set choke to OPEN RUN position place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS eStore and fuel equipment in level position Use fresh fuel See Fuel Use correct type of
9. caused by grass debris or dirt which plugs or clogs the cooling fins or flywheel area or damage caused by operating the engine in a confined area without sufficient ventilation Clean fins on the cylinder cylinder head and flywheel at recommended intervals Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 8 Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive vibration caused by a loose engine mounting loose cutter blades unbalanced blades or loose or unbalanced impellers improper attachment of equipment to engine crankshaft over speeding or other abuse in operation 9 A bent or broken crankshaft caused by striking a solid object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn mower or excessive v belt tightness 10 Routine tune up or adjustment of the engine 11 Engine or engine component failure i e combustion chamber valves valve seats valve guides or burned starter motor windings caused by the use of alternate fuels such as liquified petroleum natural gas altered gasolines etc Warranty is available only through service dealers which have been authorized by Briggs amp Stratton Corporation your nearest Authorized Service Dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline Engines Lawn Mowers or similar category Briggs amp Stratton Corporation B amp S the California Air Resources Board CARB and the United States Environmental Protecti
10. in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user and continues for the period of time stated in the table above Consumer use means personal residential household use by a retail consumer Commercial use means all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes Once an engine has experienced commercial use it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for pur poses of this warranty NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS amp STRATTON PRODUCTS SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RECEIPT IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY PERIOD ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs amp Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate For example warranty would not apply if engine damage occurred because of misuse lack of routine maintenance shipping handling warehousing or improper installation Similarly warranty is void if the serial number of the engine has been removed or the engine has been altered or mod
11. le diagnostic afin de d termi moteur au moment de l achat ner si la pi ce sous garantie est d fectueuse conditionnel ce que le diagnostic soit effectu a Syst me de dosage du carburant chez un d taillant autoris B amp S Pour la garantie relative au syst me d chappement commu e Syst me d enrichissement de d marrage froid niquez avec le d taillant autoris B amp S le plus proche tel que list dans les pages jaunes de e Carburateur et parties internes votre localit sous la rubrique moteur essence tondeuse ou autre cat gorie similaire e Pompe essence 4 R clamations et exclusions de la couverture b Syst me d induction d air Les r clamations de garantie doivent tre compl t es en accord avec les dispositions de la e Filtre air politique de garantie B amp S La garantie ne couvre pas les d fectuosit s de pi ces qui ne sont e Tubulure d admission pas des pi ces d origine B amp S ou dans le cas d abus n gligence ou d un entretien inappropri La garantie B amp S ne couvre pas les d fectuosit s de pi ces sous garantie qui ont fait l objet Ges Sysieme dignition d ajouts ont t modifi es ou de pi ces qui ne sont pas des pi ces B amp S d origine e Bougies d allumage e Syst me d allumage lectromagn tique 5 Entretien d Syst me catalyseur Toute pi ce sous garantie qui n est pas remplac e au moment requis selon le manuel d entre Convertisseur catalytique tien ou qui est
12. no charge to the owner including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a Warranted Part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized B amp S Service Dealer For emissions warranty service contact your nearest Authorized B amp S Ser vice Dealer as listed in the Yellow Pages under Engines Gasoline Gasoline En gines Lawn Mowers or similar category 4 Claims and Coverage Exclusions Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the B amp S Engine War ranty Policy Warranty coverage shall be ex cluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B amp S parts or because of abuse neglect or improper maintenance as Briggs amp Stratton Engines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents Design D 247 177 Other Patents Pending 6 325 036 6 284 123 6 260 529 6 077 063 6 064 027 6 014 808 5 894 715 5 852 951 5 823 153 5 819 513 5 813 384 5 765 713 5 645 025 5 642 701 5 619 845 5 606 948 5 606 851 5 548 955 5 546 901 5 503 125 5 501 203 6 230 678 6 202 616 6 116 212 5 497 679 5 320 795 5 271 363 5 269 713 5 265 700 5 243 878 5 235 943 5 197 425 5 197 422 5 191 864 5 188 069 5 186 142 5 138 996 5 086 890 5 070 829 5 058 544 5 040 644 5 009 208 4 996 956 4 977 879 4 971 219 4 895 119 4 819 593 4 719 682 set forth in the B amp S Engine Warranty Policy B amp S is not liable to cover f
13. or as listed in the Yellow Pages THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country OUR PRODUCT Vanguard ELS Fource Classic Etek vce Intek Industrial Plus Kool Bore Intek Power Built OHV Sleeve Bore Quantum Quattro Q45 Sprint WARRANTY PERIOD Consumer Use 2 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year Commercial Use 1 year 90 days 90 days Note the following special warranty periods 2 years for Classic engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries for all consumer products in the European Union and for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB 5 years for consumer use 90 days for commercial use of Touch N Mow starter on Quantum and Intek engines Engines used
14. planifi e seulement pour une inspection r guli re sous la mention r parer ou e Collecteur d chappement remplacer si n cessaire est garantie contre toute d fectuosit pour la p riode de garantie Toute pi ce sous garantie qui est planifi e pour un remplacement tel que requis dans l entre e Syst me d injection d air ou pulsion TES tien est garantie contre toute d fectuosit seulement pour la p riode de temps qui va jusqu au e Autres pi ces utilis es dans les syst mes ci haut mentionn s premier remplacement pr vu pour cette pi ce Toute pi ce de remplacement quivalente en e Soupapes et interrupteurs de d pression de temp rature de position performance et durabilit peut tre utilis e pour l entretien ou la r paration Le propri taire est e Connecteurs et assemblages responsable de l ex cution de tout entretien requis tel que d fini dans le manuel d instruction 2 Dur e de la couverture B amp S sur l entretien et la r paration B amp S garantit le propri taire initial et tous les acheteurs subs quents que les pi ces sous ga 6 Couverture indirecte rantie sont exemptes de vice de mati re ou de fabrication qui pourraient causer des d fectuosi La couverture ci contre s tend toute d fectuosit des composantes du moteur caus e par t s des pi ces sous garantie pour une p riode de deux ans partir de la date laquelle le mo la d fectuosit de n importe quelle pi ce couverte par la garantie et d
15. repair and will not be covered under warranty OIL CAPACITY The engine holds approximately 5 8 qt 20 ozs 0 6 liter TYPE OF OIL TO USE e Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF SG SH SJ or higher such as Briggs amp Stratton SAE 30 e Do not use special additives e Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite Note Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF 2 API certification mark and API service symbol shown at left with SJ CF ENERGY CON SERVING or higher is an acceptable oil at all temperatures Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals CHECKING AND ADDING OIL e Check oil level before starting the engine e Check level daily or after every eight 8 hours e Keep oil level at FULL High Oil Fill if equipped SAE Viscosity Grades Synthetic sw s0 10w 30 fo ne fe fe 4 Op 20 20 32 40 c 30 0 10 20 30 STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE CAUTION Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines The use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in temperatures above 40 F 4 C will result in higher than normal oil consumption When using a multi viscosity oil check oil level more frequently CAUTION SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication CAUTION Do not overfill Overfillin
16. BLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT ORIGINAL BRIGGS amp STRATTON PARTS 2 Equipment controls or installations that prevent starting cause unsatisfactory engine performance or shorten engine life Contact equipment manufacturer 3 Leaking carburetors clogged fuel pipes sticking valves or other damage caused by using contaminated or stale fuel Use clean fresh lead free gasoline and Briggs amp Stratton Fuel Stabilizer Part No 5041 4 Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil check oil level daily or after every 8 hours of operation Refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals OIL GARD may not shut down running engine Engine damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 5 Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches transmissions remote controls etc which are not manufactured by Briggs amp Stratton 6 Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance re assembly or use of a non original air cleaner element or cartridge At recommended 17 intervals clean and re oil the Oil Foam element or the foam pre cleaner and replace the cartridge Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 7 Parts damaged by over speeding or overheating
17. N This is a single cylinder L head air cooled engine It is a low emissions engine MODEL SERIES 90000 BOr sante an tanith ater 2 9 16 in 65 09 mm Stroke ceases Minute he ays 1 3 4 in 44 45 mm Displacement 9 02 cu in 147 8 cc MODEL SERIES 100000 BOM surasan nte tactic does 2 9 16 in 65 09 mm Stroke sea hearer tan 1 7 8 in 47 63 mm Displacement 9 67 cu in 158 6 cc BRIGGS amp STRATTON 8 Spark plug wire 9 Governor control lever 10 Primer bulb 11 Fuel tank 12 Fuel fill 13 Flywheel TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap 0 006 0 010 in 0 15 0 25 mm Spark plug gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1 4 in 6 mm past top dead center check when engine is cold See Repair Manual P N 270962 Intake 0 005 0 007 in 0 13 0 18 mm Exhaust 0 007 0 009 in 0 18 0 23 mm Note For practical operation the horsepower loading should not exceed 85 of rated horsepower Engine power will decrease 3 1 2 for each 1 000 feet 300 meters above sea level and 1 for each 10 F 5 6 C above 77 F 25 C It will operate satisfactorily at an angle up to 15 275508 CAUTION This engine is shipped from Briggs amp Stratton without oil Check oil level before starting engine If you start the engine without oil the engine will be damaged beyond
18. P Oil Stop Fuel Shutoff Choke Fuel uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Briggs amp Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power For that reason you should carefully read and understand the operating instructions for the equipment on which your engine is placed Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death WHEN ADDING FUEL e Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap e Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area e Do not overfill fuel tank Fill tank to approximately 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion e Keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources e Check fuel lines tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary WHEN STARTING ENGINE e Make sure spark plug muffler fuel cap and air cleaner are in place e Do not crank engine with spark plug removed e If fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine e If engine floods set choke to OPEN RUN position place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT e Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill e Do not choke carburetor to stop engine WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUI
19. PERATING ENGINE e Read entire Operating amp Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers e Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death THE OPERATING amp MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO e Make you aware of hazards associated with engines e Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards and e Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS information about hazards that can result in personal injury A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is W used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury In addition a hazard symbol Explosion Moving Parts may be used to represent the type of hazard A DANGER indicates a hazard which if not ponm avoided will result in death or serious injury Toxic Fumes fat Surace Shock A WARNING indicates a hazard which if not Nc avoided could result in death or serious injury Kickback A CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED ON THE ENGINE OR CAUTION when used without the alert symbol IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine The engine exhaust from this prod Safety Alert Read Owner s On Off Manual N MN B
20. PMENT e Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut off valve OFF WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK e Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Starting engine creates sparking Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases Explosion and fire could result e If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area do not start engine e Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result e When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly e Remove all external equipment engine loads before starting engine e Direct coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellors pulleys sprockets etc must be securely attached Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result e Operate equipment with guards in place e Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts e Tie up long hair and remove jewelry eDo not wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught Engines give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas
21. ailures of War ranted Parts caused by the use of add on non original or modified parts 5 Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec tion to the effect of repair or replace as nec essary shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part Any replacement part that is equivalent in perfor mance and durability may be used in the per formance of any maintenance or repairs The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as de fined in the B amp S Operating and Maintenance Instructions 6 Consequential Coverage Coverage hereunder shall extend to the fail ure of any engine components caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty 4 633 556 4 630 498 4 522 080 4 520 288 4 512 499 4 453 507 4 430 984 DES 308 871 DES 308 872 DES 309 457 DES 356 951 DES 361 771 DES 375 963 Cette page ne s applique que pour le Canada et les Etats Unis La Corporation Briggs amp Stratton B amp S le California Air Resources Board CARB et le Bureau de protection environnementale des Etats Unis US EPA Garantie sur le syst me d chappement Garantie contre les d fectuos
22. e Briggs amp Stratton parts If you perform any maintenance on the engine first disconnect the spark plug wire A WARNING from the spark plug and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal electric starter engines only to prevent unintentional sparking Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Use only correct tools e Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may A WARNING later shatter during operation e Do not tamper with governor spring links or other parts to increase engine speed MUFFLER CLEANING DEBRIS Replacement parts for the CAUTION Do not use water to clean engine parts A WARNING muffler must be the same Water could contaminate fuel system Use a brush and installed in the same or dry cloth position as the original parts otherwise fire can occur Engine parts should be kept If muffler is equipped with A WARNING clean to reduce the risk of spark arrester screen re 7 overheating and ignition of accu move screen for inspection Replace screen if damaged Gh mulated debris This is especial or plugged ly important if cutting tall grass SPARK PLUG j Daily or before every use clean grass chaff or accumu pee ala P Spark Tester part number lated debris from engine Keep linkage spring and controls to check for spark clean Keep area around and behind muf
23. e for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor Then engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months 4 Clean engine of surface debris chaff or grass Store in a clean dry area Do not store in same area as a stove furnace water heater or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark Zip Country Code To purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts for your engine fill in both sides of this order form carefully We cannot fill your order without the correct Engine Model Type Code Allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery State Fill in both sides clip and return to Briggs amp Stratton Corporation P O Box 1144 Milwaukee WI 53201 1144 U S A Address Your Engine 16 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs amp Stratton Corporation will repair or replace free of charge any part s of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below For warranty service find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www briggsandstratton com or by calling 1 800 233 3723
24. es which will make your life s chores easier to perform We have at the same time improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly Since 1995 we have succeeded in reducing smog forming exhaust emissions from our engines by 70 Briggs amp Stratton s efforts have not stopped there We are also committed to designing and introducing even cleaner engines in the future while maintaining our reputation for excellent utility and value Briggs amp Stratton s environmental awareness has resulted in the engineering of the Smart Fill gas can featuring a spill resistant nozzle which opens only when fully inserted into the gas tank and which shuts off automatically when the tank is full Because refueling spills can harm the environment the Smart Fill container helps preserve a stronger ecosystem by reducing this source of pollution We hope you will enjoy your new engine and equipment We welcome you to our worldwide family of Briggs amp Stratton engine users Best Wishes Always The Employees of Briggs amp Stratton Corporation IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION BRIGGS amp STRATTON CORPORATION FAMILY YBSXS 1481HH 274459 This is a generic representation CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR issi i SMALL OFFROAD ENGINES of the emission label typically en found on a certified engine NON ROAD ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 275508 A Li BEFORE O
25. fler free of any Note In some areas lo combustible debris cal law requires using re 030 0 76 mm sistor spark plug to sup FN GAGE press ignition signals If Ar this engine was originally NS equipped with resistor Y spark plug use same type for replacement ROTATING FINGER GUARD SCREEN x CLEAN Dae COMBUSTION DEPOSITS Linkage Springs We recommend that after every 100 300 hours you have amp Controls an authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder cylinder head top of piston and around valves FUEL SYSTEM Replacement parts for fuel A WARNING system cap hoses tanks filters etc must be the same as original parts otherwise fire can occur CLEAN Muffler Area amp Spark Arrester 13 ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable BRIGGS amp STRATTON Prevent unintentional starting The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the Before performing adjustments remove spark plug engine will be operated DO NOT EXCEED this speed wire from spark plug THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly the remote throttle control may need adjustment See your authorized Briggs amp Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below A CASING CLAMP ALTERNATE Qe Gy SCREW
26. g with oil may cause Smoking Hard starting Spark plug fouling or Oil saturation of air filter Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth Replace and tighten dipstick Remove and check oil level Oil level should be at FULL 1 Place engine level and clean around oil fill area line on dipstick Low Oil Fill if equipped 4 If needed add oil slowly recheck Do not over fill 5 Replace and tighten dipstick ADDY TOOT ke FULL Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth Replace and tighten dipstick Remove and check oil level Oil level should be at FULL 1 Place engine level and clean around oil fill area line on dipstick 4 If needed add oil slowly recheck Do not over fill 5 Replace and tighten dipstick FUEL gh TYPE OF FUEL TO USE e Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days BRIGGS amp STRATTON CAUTION Some fuels called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers Excessive amounts of these e Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol blends can damage the fuel system or cause e Do not mix oil with gasoline performance problems If any undesirable oper e For engine protection use Briggs
27. ified Ifa customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer an investigation will be made to determine whether the warranty applies Ask the Service Dealer to submit all supporting facts to his Distributor or the Factory for review If the Distributor or the Factory decides that the claim is justified the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover Normal wear Engines like all mechanical devices need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine Improper maintenance The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates and the care it receives Some applications such as tillers pumps and rotary mowers are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions which can cause what appears to be premature wear Such wear when caused by dirt dust spark plug cleaning grit or other abrasive material that has entered the engine because of improper maintenance is not covered by warranty This warranty covers engine related defective material and or workmanship only and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted Mor does the warranty extend to repairs required because of 1 PRO
28. ine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Briggs amp Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Small off road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years subject to provisions set forth below If any covered part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by B amp S As the small off road engine owner you are re sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and Main tenance Instructions B amp S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering mainte nance on your small off road engine but B amp S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor mance of all scheduled maintenance Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that B amp S may deny you war ranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to an Authorized B amp S Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your war ranty rights and responsibilities you should con tact a B amp S Service Representative at 1 414 259 5262 The emiss
29. ion warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine perfor mance The warranty is not related to an in use emission test Briggs amp Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage It is in addition to the B amp S engine warranty for non regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions 1 Warranted Parts Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below the emission con trol systems parts to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased a Fuel Metering System e Cold start enrichment system e Carburetor and internal parts e Fuel Pump b Air Induction System e Air cleaner e Intake manifold c Ignition System e Spark plug s e Magneto ignition system d Catalyst System e Catalytic converter e Exhaust manifold e Air injection system Pulse valve e Miscellaneous Items e Vacuum temperature position time sensitive valves and switches Connectors and assemblies 2 Length of Coverage B amp S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser 3 No Charge Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at
30. it s droits et obligations du propri taire LA GARANTIE SUR LE SYST ME D CHAPPEMENT EST APPLICABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTES QUI ONT T ACHET S ET UTILIS S AILLEURS AUX ETATS UNIS ET APR S LE 1ER CERTIFI S ACHET S EN CALIFORNIE EN 1995 ET LES ANN ES SUIVANTES ET QUI SONT UTI JANVIER 2001 AU CANADA LISES EN CALIFORNIE AINSI QU AUX MOD LES CERTIFI S DE 1997 ET LES ANN ES SUl D claration de garantie sur le syst me d chappement pour la Californie les Etats Unis Le California Air Resources Board CARB le Bureau am ricain de protection environnementale pement de votre moteur pour la p riode de temps mentionn e ci contre sauf s il a fait l objet U S EPA et B amp S sont heureux d expliquer la garantie sur le syst me d chappement des petits d abus de n gligence ou d un entretien inappropri moteurs hors route de votre mod le 2000 et des ann es ult rieures SORE En Californie les Votre syst me de contr le d chappement comprend des pi ces telles que le carburateur le filtre nouveaux petits moteurs hors route doivent tre con us construits et quip s pour rencontrer les air le syst me d ignition le silencieux et le convertisseur catalytique II peut aussi comprendre les standards rigoureux d antipollution Ailleurs aux Etats Unis les nouveaux moteurs hors route connecteurs et autres pi ces reli es l mission bougie d allumage certifi s pour les mod les de 1997 et plus doivent rencontrer de
31. ne oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil e Install Oil Foam element and cup if equipped in body Note On Style 2 air cleaner install element so lip extends over edge of body to form protective seal when cover is assembled e Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw 12 AIR COOLING SYSTEM Grass or chaff may clog engine s air cooling system especially after prolonged service cutting tall dry grass Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent overheating and engine damage REMOVE PLASTIC COVER MODEL 100000 KEEP AREAS WITHIN HEAVY LINE CLEAR OF ALL DEBRIS fl DO NOT BEND OR REMOVE DO NOT LOOSEN BAND BRAKE SCREWS Air Cooling System REMOVING AND _ RE INSTALLING COVER BLOWER HOUSING 1 Remove 2 screws from cover if equipped and lift cover straight until tab clears 2 Note Do not loosen 2 band brake bracket screws Do not bend or remove flywheel guard 3 4 Remove 3 screws and blower housing Clean areas shown Reinstall blower housing and cover if equipped MAINTENANCE BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts Use only genuin
32. nt powered by a Briggs amp Stratton engine you are assured of nighiy skilled rellable Sonics at more than ww a 30 000 Authorized Service Dealers worldwide including more than 5 000 Master Service Technicians Look for these signs wherever Briggs amp Stratton service is offered m7 You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site www briggsandstratton com or in the Yellow Pages directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline lt m Engines or Lawn Mowers or similar category Note Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages are regis tered trademarks in various jurisdictions BRIGGS amp STRATTON 15 SERVICE amp STORAGE An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed in formation covering adjustment tune up and repair of Briggs amp Stratton single Service and Repair instructions cylinder L head 4 cycle engines It is available for purchase from an Autho rized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer or you can order it from the factory Write Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Attn Service Division P O Box 1144 Milwaukee WI 53201 Part No 270962 VISA EXPIRATION DATE Fill in both sides of this order form carefully VISA Add sales tax if you live in any of the following states AL 5 CT 6 FL 6 5 GA 4 KY 6 MI 6 MN 6 MO
33. on Agency U S EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement Owner s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE AFTER WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND AFTER JANUARY 1 2001 IN CANADA California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board CARB U S EPA and B amp S are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2002 and later small off road engine SORE In California new small off road engines must be de signed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Elsewhere in the United States new non road spark ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later must meet similar standards set forth by the U S EPA B amp S must warrant the emis sion control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor air cleaner ignition sys tem muffler and catalytic converter Also in cluded may be connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists B amp S will repair your small off road eng
34. ont la garantie est encore teur a t livr l acheteur en vigueur i j ti amissi INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES Ceci est une repr sentation des tiquettes d mission CORPORATION DR RS RE STRATTON que vous retrouverez sur les moteurs certifi s CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME LA R GLEMENTATION ANTIPOLLUTION CALIFORNIENNE 2000 2001 POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE ET LA R GLEMENTATION PHASE 1 EPA POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE CONSULTEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE POUR LES SPECIFICATIONS L ENTRETIEN ET LES AJUSTEMENTS BRIGGS amp STRATTON
35. s normes simi Lorsqu il y a condition garantie B amp S r parera gratuitement votre petit moteur hors route incluant laires mises de l avant par le U S EPA Briggs amp Stratton garantit le syst me de contr le d chap le diagnostic les pi ces et la main d uvre Couverture de garantie Briggs amp Stratton contre toute d fectuosit du syst me de contr le d chappement Les petits moteurs hors route sont garantis contre la d fectuosit des pi ces du syst me de contr te quelle pi ce de votre moteur couverte par cette garantie est d fectueuse elle sera r par e ou le d chappement pour une p riode de 2 ans sujette aux conditions stipul es ci contre Sin impor remplac e par B amp S Responsabilit s du propri taire En tant que propri taire d un petit moteur hors route vous tes responsable de veiller l ex cution Vous avez la responsabilit d apporter votre petit moteur hors route un d taillant autoris B amp S de l entretien requis tel que stipul dans votre manuel d op ration et d entretien B amp S vous recom aussit t que survient un probl me Les r parations sous garantie doivent tre compl t es dans un mande de conserver tous les re us couvrant les travaux d entretien de votre petit moteur hors rou d lai raisonnable ne devant pas exc der 30 jours te mais B amp S ne peut refuser la garantie en raison d absence de re us ou pour d faut d avoir suivi Si vous avez des questions relativement
36. tement any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer S27 CHANGING OIL TOP OIL DRAIN SPARK PLUG BOTTOM OIL DRAIN CUTTING BLADE OIL DRAIN RE N VA d RATCHET EXTENSION ae QO SIDE OIL DRAIN IF EQUIPPED 3 8 PIPE SQUARE Run engine until it runs out of fuel Otherwise fuel can leak out creating a fire explosion hazard when you tip engine in Step 4 Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug 3 With engine OFF but still warm remove dipstick 4 Top oil drain keep spark plug side up Bottom or side oil drain if equipped keep engine level Drain oil into appropriate receptacle Note Top oil drain is recommended method however oil can drain from side if equipped or bottom as shown 5 Place engine level Add about 5 8 quart 20 ounces 0 6 liter new oil Fill to FULL line on dipstick Do not overfill Replace dipstick Low Oil Fill if equipped High Oil Fill if equipped MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have an Oil Foam air cleaner Replace Oil Foam element if very dirty or damaged e Remove screw e Carefully remove air cleaner to prevent debris from falling into carburetor e Take air cleaner apart and clean all parts Wash Oil Foam element in liquid detergent and water Squeeze dry in a clean cloth Saturate Oil Foam element in engi
37. urly or calendar interval whichever comes first gt e I gt re 25 Hours or Every Season 50 Hours or Every Season 100 Hours or Every Season Check Oil Level Change Oil s Service Oil Foam air gt m cleaner element RER Inspect spark arrester S if equipped Bees _ v Clean cooling system amr Clean combustion J chamber Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use then every 50 hours or every season Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty CAUTION Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose of used oil properly Do not discard with household waste Check with your local authorities service center or dealer for safe disposal recycling facilities CAUTION If engine is tipped to transport equipment remove grass drain oil etc keep spark plug side of engine up Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause e Smoking e Hard starting e Spark plug fouling e Oil saturation of air filter MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual However to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs amp Stratton warranty sta
38. votre garantie vos droits et responsabilit s veuillez tout l ch ancier du programme d entretien communiquer avec un repr sentant de service B amp S au num ro 1 414 259 5262 En tant que propri taire d un petit moteur hors route vous devez tre inform que B amp S peut refuser La garantie du syst me d chappement est une garantie contre les d fectuosit s Les d fectuosi d honorer cette garantie si la d fectuosit de votre moteur ou d une partie de votre moteur est due t s sont jug es en fonction d une utilisation normale du moteur La garantie n est pas reli e un un emploi abusif une n gligence un entretien incorrect ou une modification non approuv e test d chappement effectu l int rieur Dispositions de la garantie du syst me d chappement Briggs amp Stratton Ce qui suit concerne les dispositions sp cifiques relativement votre garantie sur le syst me de contr le d chappement C est une addition la garantie B amp S pour les moteurs non r glement s contenue dans le manuel d entretien et d utilisation 1 Pi ces sous garantie 3 Aucuns Frais La couverture de cette garantie ne s applique que sur les pi ces list es ci contre les parties La r paration ou le remplacement de toute pi ce sous garantie sera effectu e sans aucuns du syst me de contr le d chappement dans la mesure o ces pi ces taient pr sentes sur le frais pour le propri taire incluant les frais de main d uvre pour
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